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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 4 Minutes Read December 4, 2019

The holiday party and workplace policies

The holiday season is fast approaching and organizations are planning their annual Christmas or holiday parties. The increased recognition that alcohol consumption at organization-sponsored events creates significant legal liability has had an impact on that traditional institution. And now, with the legalization of cannabis and the #metoo movement, added legal liabilities come into play.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll, Privacy / drug and alcohol policy, employment law, holiday party, office holiday party, social host liability, social media policy, workplace harassment policy, workplace violence policy

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read November 19, 2018

Holiday party do’s and don’ts

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to revisit the law of employer host liability. If your organization is planning to host a workplace holiday party where alcohol or other legal intoxicants may be served or used, you’ll want to protect your guests from harm and your organization from the potential for significant liability for damages sustained or caused by an impaired employee.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Health and Safety / alcohol, alcohol and drugs policy, alcohol to be consumed at the party, Employer sponsored event, employment law, holiday party, liability, monitor alcohol consumption, office Christmas party, office holiday party, staff Christmas party, staff holiday party

By Beyond Rewards Inc | 2 Minutes Read November 18, 2016

Office holiday party: Should I host one?

Though it seems like an innocent party to show appreciation to your employees, it is important that employers and management understand that there are severe consequences for not considering the liabilities that go along with these little shindigs. Before you send out that invite to your employees, every employer and manager should take the time to make sure they have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll, Union Relations / alcohol consumption at event, driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, employment law, monitor alcohol consumption, office Christmas party, office holiday party, staff Christmas party, staff holiday party, Work-related parties with alcohol, workplace party

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